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SA1 55212

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SA1 55212 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.

Beyond that, it has very low household incomes and very few university graduates.

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SA1 55212 is home to 531 people — well above average. The median age in SA1 55212 is 68 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 57%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). People aged 65 and over make up 57.4% of SA1 55212's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).

20.3% of residents in SA1 55212 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 73%, ahead of England (9%).

1.5% of residents in SA1 55212 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.6% of people in SA1 55212 speak English not well or not at all, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.5% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 92%, ahead of Italian (1%).

27.7% of people in SA1 55212 report no religion — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 63%, ahead of No religion (28%).

5.5% of adults in SA1 55212 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 23.9% of people in SA1 55212 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.9% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 10 at 36%, ahead of Year 12 (24%).

The median household income in SA1 55212 is $754 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 55212 earn a median $973 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 44%, ahead of Under $650 (35%). The median personal income in SA1 55212 is $491 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).

50.3% of residents in SA1 55212 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 12.6% of residents in SA1 55212 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 27%, ahead of Heart disease (11%). 10.5% of people in SA1 55212 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

12.3% of people in SA1 55212 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 7.5% of people in SA1 55212 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 7.1% of people in SA1 55212 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 55212 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. 44.0% of households in SA1 55212 are single-person households, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 59%, ahead of Couples with children (20%). One-parent families make up 18.4% of families in SA1 55212, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 55212 pay a median $320 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 75.1% of homes in SA1 55212 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 75%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (13%). 30.4% of homes in SA1 55212 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%).

6.4% of households in SA1 55212 have no car — above average (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 55212 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 68%, ahead of Worked at home (10%). 9.6% of workers in SA1 55212 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

33.3% of people in SA1 55212 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 55212's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 55212's unemployment rate is 6.8% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 55212 is 29.6%, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Construction at 15%, ahead of Accommodation & food (15%). 42.6% of workers in SA1 55212 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 55212, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 55212, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 55212, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 859, well below average.

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